Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘There is certainly no fear of God in this place, so they’ll kill me, because of my wife.’
Genesis 31:31 - Tree of Life Version In response, Jacob said to Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I thought, ‘Suppose you snatch your daughters away from me.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Jacob answered Laban, Because I was afraid; for I thought, Suppose you would take your daughters from me by force. American Standard Version (1901) And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Lest thou shouldest take thy daughters from me by force. Common English Bible Jacob responded to Laban, “I was afraid and convinced myself that you would take your daughters away from me. Catholic Public Domain Version Jacob answered: "I set out, unknown to you, because I feared that you might take away your daughters by violence. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jacob answered: That I departed unknown to thee, it was for fear lest thou wouldst take away thy daughters by force. |
Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘There is certainly no fear of God in this place, so they’ll kill me, because of my wife.’
So now, when you up and left because you really missed your father’s house, why did you steal my gods?”
Anyone with whom you find your gods shall not live. In front of our relatives, identify whatever is yours that is with me, and take it back.” (But Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.)
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.